The Mad River Valley Village

Breaking Down the Barriers to International Travel to the MRV
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Breaking Down the Barriers to International Travel
A roundtable discussion with International travel expert Kerrie Tripp, the Director of Products & Sales Discover New England facilitated by Sara DiFilippi, the Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Kerrie wants to learn more about the Mad River Valley and share international opportunities for our community

When
Wednesday November 19 at 10 am.
Venue
The roundtable will be held at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center on Wednesday. located at9 VT Route 17 in Waitsfield. There will be a remote option for those that can’t make it in person but it’s worth coming because there will be last refreshments and coffee!

MRV Chamber Marketing Workshop
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Remote, United States
The next of our monthly Marketing workshops will take place on Tuesday August 12th at 9:30 am. The month the plan is to “Put a Social Media Manager on the Hot Seat”. This will be your opportunity to ask professional media marketing consultant, Brittany Winfield, any questions you have regarding social media, email and web design. No need to register in advance for ththis remote meeting. Here is the meeting access info:
Join with Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
PIN: [REDACTED]#
Or dial: (US) +1 336-864-0746
View all the previous workshops on the Marketing Resources Playlist on MRV’s Chamber’s YouTube Channel. In addition, each workshop has an E-Book to document the workshop. Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Monthly Marketing Workshop
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Remote, United States
Monthly Marketing Workshops
Level up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical, approachable, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. What to Expect Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM, our workshops cover the full spectrum of marketing, including: Social media strategy & content creation Email marketing campaigns Website design and optimization tips Creative branding approaches Real-time Q&A to tackle your unique challenges
Led by Brittany Winfield, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Winfield Creative, these workshops are built to spark new ideas and give you actionable next steps. With over 10 years of marketing experience, an MBA from Champlain College, and a passion for helping businesses shine online, Brittany brings both expertise and energy to every session. Easy to Join No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation:
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
Call-in PIN: [REDACTED]#
Missed a session? No problem. Every workshop is recorded and archived on our YouTube Marketing Playlist for on-demand viewing. You’ll also find downloadable E-Books that make it easy to reference key insights anytime.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about marketing tips—it’s about building a culture of collaboration and community. Thanks to our partnership with Brittany, the Chamber is also: Hosting a monthly consultation with our various Sector Groups to align efforts. Providing business owner trainings that strengthen the Valley’s collective marketing power. Developing a tracking system to evaluate and improve results over time. The Monthly Marketing Workshops are a powerful member benefit and a great example of how the MRV Chamber is stepping up to give local businesses the tools they need to thrive.

Third Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout Weekend!
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, United States
It’s the 3rd Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout Weekend!
Indulge in the joy of the holidays, as shops in the Mad River Valley welcome everyone for two days of holiday treats, free activities for children, and music of the season.
Join us as we celebrate this time of light and giving!
Saturday, Dec. 13th from 12p – 4p
**Holiday & Seasonal treats from Three Mountain Cafe
**Live Holiday Music at Willow and Birch
**Write letters to Santa and Crafts at Inklings Children’s Books
**Candy Canes at Whippletree Designs
**Cookie Decorating at Joslin Memorial Library, 1pm – 3pm
**Mad River Mentoring’s Soup with Santa at Village Meeting House, 11am – 2pm
**Macaron Tasting, Free Wine Tasting, Sausage Rolls & More from 5th Quarter.
**Holiday Read Alouds and Activities at Early Literacy Labs, 12:30P – 3:30P
**Blow your own Glass ornaments at Salt & Sand Studios
**Snacks & Sips at Someday Boutique
Sunday, Dec. 14th from 12p – 4p
**Holiday & Seasonal treats from Three Mountain Cafe
**Candy Canes at Whippletree Designs
**S’more Storytime outside of Inklings Children’s Books
**Peppermint Tea, Wellness Chats, & Gift Cards at Drip Culture
**Live music with Madigan Linnane, outside of Inklings at 12:30pm
**Hot cider at Product Think Tank
**$5 and $10 Grab Bags at The Collection

MRV Chamber Board Meeting
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings.
Executive Committee

Sean Kramer – Chair, – 1824 House Inn
Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources
Mimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers
Mary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee – Cabot Creamery

Board Members

Jean Wry– Hyde Away Inn
Sam Robertson – The Local
John Bleh – Sugarbush
Ed Read – Mad River Property Management
Matt Lillard – Mad River Glen
Roger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Aron Shea – Shea Property Services

MRV Chamber Board Meeting
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings.
Executive Committee

Sean Kramer – Chair, – 1824 House Inn
Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources
Mimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers
Mary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee – Cabot Creamery

Board Members

Kim Donahue– Inn at the Round barn Farm
Susan Edwards – Waitsfield Wash Company
John Bleh – Sugarbush
Ed Read – Mad River Property Management
Matt Lillard – Mad River Glen
Roger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Aron Shea – Shea Property Services
